How I used social media to IMPROVE mental health.

[@Godsgreatoutdoors70]

Brother, been missing your content. Glad to see you back. We all have demons we deal with internally. Don’t worry what other people think. Do what makes you happy. Make the memories and enjoy the journey, no matter where it leads.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Thabk you foe the kind words, I will definitely be doing that. Continuing to do what I love!

[@codymoritz3468]

You hit the nail on the head and are 100% right. I’ve been in the same situation with depression and you said it true .

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Everyone is living a story that others don't know about, keep fighting to good fight. I hope you see you on the trails one day. Take care!

[@steveo6622]

I found your channel in 2020 when I has sholder surgery and couldn't sleep cuz of pain meds. Lol. Watched all of your vids in one night keeped me watching. Have been hooked ever since. Keep up the vidieos love too see one once a week.😊

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Wow I didn't think I'm thank interesting! That feels really good to know I was able to help during your recovery! Once a week is the goal I'm going to shoot for but don't want to announce it until I'm more certain than I can do that with my work schedule.

[@azxp]

I was working in high tech. One part of my job that I hated was giving presentations. I mean I hated it so bad that I went to a doctor for help. He wasn't much help, so I decided to start making videos as a way of putting myself out there. I am terribly shy in front of people, and so I started making videos based on some of the same content as you but more camping related stuff. I am not as good at as you, but I think I am doing it for the same reasons as you. Mental health. I don't have a huge audience, but most of my people have been super nice with comments of which, I thought would be the death of me. It has worked somewhat. I still don't like doing presentations, but I don't get as sick as I used to. I do videos that I like to do because for me it is about the mental health and not the money or the followers. Don't get me wrong, I love having followers, but I also love just making videos when I can. I have been a subscriber to your channel for a long time, and I do enjoy your content, because you do what I like to do, but I do wish I was as adventurous as you in that just picking up and running up to Moab for a couple day trip would be awesome. Cheers

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Well you just gained another subscriber! I've always been very lucky or just odd that public speaking has never really bothered me. I've gotten out of so much work in school when it came to group projects. Everyone else would do all the work if I presented the entire thing. I did it to. This was one of the other reason I leaned toward KZbin vs other social media platforms. Being on camera is similar to being in front of a bunch of people. I'm glad your videos have helped you overcome some of the anxiety related to presentations, facing fears like that goes a long way to helping you overcome them. Thank you for the kinds words and I appreciate you being a long time subscriber!

[@azxp]

@CodeBrownProductions Thank you for your kind words also....Thank you for subscribing. Like I said earlier, I do this for myself for the reason you stated, "Mental health, so I have to work up courage to publish each video. I do feel some success, but I don't have a real nich for my channel. It is mostly camping/overlanding/quadding and Jeeping. I do try and throw in some DIY/How-tos. It is really all over the place. Something I will work on later. Thanks again for your patience and understanding, and I hope it helps that you are not alone in this crazy social media craziness. Cheers

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

a support Jeep and a support Dog, go a long way to improving mental health. just explore with a forward facing cam on the dash. don't worry about who watches it. the video is You doing what you like to do.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

That's very true! Rubi is a really good adventure buddy! Need to get back out there and explore!

[@smogmaker5497]

Thank you for everyone for putting out this video. I can tell you put great thought into every word you just said to us and there is nothing wrong with writing it down so you get it right when delivering it to us. Thinking about what you replied to one comment , don't try so hard to do one a week that it becomes a job you have to do. Enjoy your time out wheeling as we enjoy watching, even though we would rather be in our vehicle right behind you.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Well said! I think the goal behind trying for once a week is to just make sure that I am doing something each week, it may end up being every other week. But I do best when setting goals and striving for them. If you ever see me on the trails feel free to tag along and join in, I would love to have you.

[@surgicalinstrumentsexplained]

What a nice video. I appreciate your honesty. Life can be a B sometimes, and it’s hard to stay positive. Glad to see you’re doing okay.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Absolutely!! Life happens, and it can be a very big B. But I always look forwards to the little things in life. Its what keep you going!

[@123-olmngresx]

Excellent Channel hope to see you out on a Colorado trail someday.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Me too! If you see me give me a shout and stop me!

[@123-olmngresx]

@CodeBrownProductions For sure !!

[@thomg336]

Thanks for your thoughts and views. You have a great talent in the way you put together your videos and adventures. You should keep going-(putting one foot in front of the other)-and keep up the great work of showing us the adventures we all should be doing. As you pointed out, too many of us sit on the couch wishing, or missing out on the adventures we should be pursuing. Hopefully you will restart YOUR adventures and share them with us. And, to hopefully motivate us to follow suit. You have a following, but don't get caught in the viewer numbers. Just keep doing what you are doing, and the rest will take care of itself. Produce MORE videos. Hope to see you soon.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

You're 100% correct, I got discouraged from the view count, when I should have been focusing more on just continuing to do what I enjoy. Making more videos forces me to GET OUT AND DO MORE. So that's the plan, set a goal and refocus. Thank you!

[@thomg336]

@@CodeBrownProductions Give us a heads up when you go out on the trails. Hopefully we can meet up on the BDR in Wyoming or Colorado. Maybe Moab. It's all about meeting new people and pursuing new adventures. See you on the trails.

[@VideosOffRoad]

Dude: Make videos for YOU. Make them to help you remember the details of the amazing places you've seen. Make them to share with your friends and loved ones. Make them to help YOU share them with whoever else wants to see them and to inspire others/strangers to get out there and see those things. Or similar things. Or maybe not so similar things. But to get out there and *LIVE.* As long as KZbin isn't your only/main source of income (😅), IGNORE THE STATISTICS. They are meaningless. Publish what you want to publish and screw the rest of the world. Nobody needs the extra stress. Life is WAY too short for that crap.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Sound words of advice! I lost sight of the reason for the channel for a bit but with subscribers like you makes it worth it! Thank you!